The Miami Heat, riding a season-high-tying, five-game losing streak, are set to visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Miami lost 125-122 to the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, which means the Heat will be heading on the road for the second half of a back-to-back set.
In addition, the Heat had just nine players available on Thursday, and it was unclear how many would be ready to take on the Hornets.
Miami was without Jimmy Butler, sidelined because of a stomach ailment, and the Heat fell to 4-11 when he does not play.